Martha Stewart has revealed her beauty secrets in her weekly “Ask Martha” column. Ever wonder how Martha Stewart gets that 1950’s housewife glow? It involves a lot of exercise, organization and personal care. Martha doesn’t mention how she maintained her fitness routine in the slammer under threats from gangs of lesbians taking over the prison gym for orgies.
1. SKIN CARE: Skin care is vital, and my routine includes a thorough cleansing every morning and night. Toners, enriching day and night creams, and serums keep my skin elastic and supple and glowing. Sunblocks, balms and skin healers are also necessary as preventive treatments.
2. GYM: My home gym is furnished with aerobic machines, weights and Cybex machines, and has a lovely view of the farm, a television so I can watch the news while running on the treadmill, and yoga equipment. The importance of aerobic exercise cannot be overemphasized. Aerobics keep weight down and stamina up.
3. MORNING JUICE: Every morning I drink about 8 ounces of what I call “green juice.” I use a juicer to make a blend of spinach, celery, cucumber, carrot and some fruit – pear, apple, pomegranate, plum, peach, a bit of orange peel and a small piece of ginger. The more of these ingredients that come from my organic garden, the better. I actually feel a jolt of energy when I imbibe these drinks.
4. CALENDAR: An organized calendar with every meeting, trip and appointment carefully listed and timed enables me to accomplish a lot each day. Each appointment is listed with phone numbers of all the principals. Addresses include cross streets so no time is wasted in finding a location.
5. WALKING: My favorite outdoor activity has always been hiking or walking. Good footwear, good socks and a jacket with pockets (for water and a cell phone) are crucial items of clothing.
6. EXERCISE: Weights are all-important for bone health and body toning, and yoga is essential for calming the mind and strengthening the body’s core. I love weights for arms and shoulders, and my Pilates ring for strengthening thighs, arms and chest. A yoga block, a ring and a yoga strap come with me wherever I go, so I can at least get a bit of a workout when I’m on the road.
7. WATER: I have three offices in addition to my home office. Alongside every one of my computers I keep a pitcher of mineral water infused with lemon, lime, orange, or cucumber and mint. I find that I drink more if the pitcher is there as a reminder.
8. HAIR CARE: Because I have my hair styled so often, I wash it almost every day. I use a variety of shampoos and conditioners to keep my hair from becoming dry or brittle. Sometimes I visit my colorist for a glossing, which seems to infuse my hair with a new vitality.
9. DAILY MAINTENANCE: Skin care is not the only daily routine one must adhere to. An electric toothbrush is essential for gum care and shiny white teeth, along with a good dental-care program (twice a year cleanings and checkups). Mouthwash and salt-water gargles are also helpful in keeping colds and sore throats from developing. Feet, hands, arms and legs should also be cared for.
10. RELAXATION: I do try to find some time, perhaps not every day but as often as possible, to curl up with a new book – often downloaded onto my Kindle – or to watch a movie. A great cup of tea or even a homemade cappuccino (one shot of espresso only) is an added perk and pleasure.
I’ve never noticed Martha Stewart looking particularly gorgeous, although I was surprised to find that she is 67. She might not ever look stunning, but she does look groomed and put-together. Being a housewife, I sometimes watch a bit of Martha on television, and wonder if I too could have perfectly organized drawers, a handy touch with ribbons, and live that general sort of lifestyle she’s professing. Then I sober up.
Martha adds, and this is probably the best of it, that catching up with friends and family is intrinsically important to our lives, since this is the ‘real reason we do what we do’. Martha is winning me over, in a way Gwyneth Paltrow and her pretentious Goop newsletter never could.
Martha Stewart is shown on 11/14/08 at the Grand Opening of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Credit: WENN
Martha is a very attractive and accomplished person. The thing is: the woman has no personality whatsoever and her warmth seems affected and insincere. Her daughter has the personality of a walrus so guess some of Martha’s weirdness rubbed off on her. I do like and admire Martha, she is just one of those strange people.
Agree, RReedy. No warmth, something very clinical about her.
Was that title intended to be funny, because it was.
I read years ago that Martha sleeps very little. Otherwise she wouldn’t get all her activities done. There’s no way I could sleep just a few hours a night.
She never does look polished.
I think she looks great!
For 67 she looks good- but I would never describe her as beautiful, probably because she’s lacking that inner beauty that personality gives you. “Clinical” is exactly the way I would describe her too.
You all are jealous. She is certainly polished, accomplished and deserving of it all. She has worked hard no doubt about it. We should applaud her not put her down. We ALL wish we could have done what she has. I say CONGRATS Martha!
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What kind of dumb talk am I reading here?! Martha is very, very pretty!
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Martha is beautiful and also has always tended to look younger than her chronological age. When she was in her 40s she looked to be in her 20s. I know she takes care of herself but I think she also has good genes!
And to any who has commented otherwise – she can look stunning and gorgeous when she wants to but her “style” is one that is understated and not in your face. And as to her character – she is human and imperfect – she probably has thrown fits, etc. Who hasn’t??? I love her all the more for her humanness. How else could I aspire to accomplish any of the ideals she puts forward? It is good to know she is not perfect. She exhibits a personality on her show that I find very likeable. I enjoy watching her very much.